MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
9,913 km
6,160 miles
UYU
Quijarro
Bolivia
Distance
9,913 km
6,160 mi / 5,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MPM UYU
Airport Name Maputo Airport Uyuni Airport
IATA Code MPM UYU
ICAO Code FQMA SLUY
City Maputo Quijarro
Country Mozambique Bolivia
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/La_Paz
Elevation 145 ft 11,136 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -20.450000, -66.850000

Maputo (MPM) to Quijarro (UYU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Uyuni Airport (UYU) in Quijarro, Bolivia is 9,913 kilometers (6,160 miles / 5,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Mozambique with Bolivia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:53 in Maputo, it's 03:53 in Quijarro. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 10,991 feet between the two airports. Uyuni Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quijarro (UYU) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 117° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Maputo Airport (MPM) and Uyuni Airport (UYU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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